Major maintenance: Haarlem Waarderbrug closed for six months
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem will undergo six months of major maintenance and upgrades for remote operation starting next Monday. During this closure, traffic and cyclists will be diverted, while a special ferry will be available to assist pedestrians.
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem will be closed for major maintenance starting next Monday for a period of six months. This crucial link between the Indischebuurt in Haarlem-Noord and the Waarderpolder industrial area will undergo structural improvements to ensure long-term reliability. During the construction period, which is scheduled to conclude by the end of April, motorists and cyclists must utilize alternative routes such as the Schoterbrug or the Prinsenbrug. A dedicated ferry service will operate for pedestrians from Monday through Saturday during daylight hours to facilitate movement across the water.
In addition to the necessary repairs, the municipality is upgrading the bridge for remote operation, allowing it to be controlled from a provincial center in Heerhugowaard rather than locally. This initiative is part of a broader project involving several bridges over the Spaarne, which will be equipped with new cameras and fiber-optic connections. Furthermore, traffic signal adjustments on the Spaarndamseweg are planned to improve the overall traffic flow for cyclists, who are currently impacted by multiple ongoing construction projects in the vicinity.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
